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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 697.02 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 697.02 and 245.28 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 697.02 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/697.02 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 697.02 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 170,965.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,965.07/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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